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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.77, 21,284.81 and 8,350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.77, 21,284.81 and 8,350.19 is: 11,523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.77 : 21,284.81 = 8,350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.77/21,284.81 = 8,350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.77x = 21,284.81 × 8,350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.77x = 177,732,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,732,250.39/15,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.27

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